VIntage Christmas

Every year at this time, I try to indulge myself with a visit to a place that is away from the hustle and bustle of the commercial mall. As much as I love my Lucky Brand, J. Crew and Nordstrom,  I am drawn to a different type of mall. One with more unique treasures that appeal to the sentimental me.

The Antique Trove in Roseville, California is a large collective of antique dealers which is housed in a building of over 45,000 square feet. Can you imagine how much time I could spend wandering through these isles?

I had my younger daughter and her friend in tow with the promise of a visit to the "regular" mall after a "quick" jog through the Trove. They were serving Holiday Treats after all, and what teen doesn't acquiesce when there is fudge and cookies involved?

I was finding all sorts of things to put on my own list. I had to interrupt my daughter, pulling her away from the dessert table to show her "just one more thing". Finally, pressed for time, I had to dash through the isles to take a few photos for you all.

Perhaps you will see a couple of things you will be adding to your list as well...

Angels wings, Royal crowns, Silver and Gold.....

Alabaster Bowls, Crystal cloches, stately greyhounds from Martin Mattox (my own personal favorite dealer at the Trove!)....

Trophies and scented candles, gilded mirrors and faux fur stoles...

And something for the man in your life? Vintage silk ties, leather cases, or the perfect hat?

Chandeliers, toile covered ottomans, bronze foo dogs or an iron garden gate?

Budding Paper Whites, French linens, or beautiful soup tureen?

     

 Scrabble piece ornaments, old style Christmas cards.... 

Packages of vintage ornaments or white trees in champagne buckets...

Or just some last minute ribbons and wrappings.....

or what about snoofs, or fuzzles or tringlers or trappings.....

Whatever it is that you don't have enough of,

You can find it right here where there's plenty of stuff of

every shape, every color, every size, every price....

Just make sure you haven't been naughty, just nice.

Happy Holidays all!